Produced
by Prakash Raj’s Duet Movies and Moserbaer Int;
and directed by Radha Mohan. Starring Trisha as Abhirami,
Prakash Raj as her father and Aishwarya as her mother
with Prithviraj doing a cameo role. The movie is supposed
to have a critically acclaimed storyline and revolves
around the ever-special father-daughter relationship.
After Mozhi’s success, naturally, this film is
being eagerly looked forward to by discerning fans,
because Prakash Raj has a natural

passion for good cinema. Vidyasagar has scored the music
for this movie tuning four regular songs and three ‘songlets’(
so to speak). How has the melody man expressed himself here?
Let us have a dekko!

Ore Oru Oorile--- Vocals: Kailash KherLyrics: Vairamuthu

As the title reveals, a song in the storytelling mode, introducing
the main characters in a nutshell( in a dramatic tradition).
Carefree folksy beats with minimum use of instrumental music
like flute, keys etc; sung in a slightly high pitch by Kailash
like a wandering minstrel of those days! His voice reminds
one of Narendra Chanchal of yesteryears. But his pronounciation
needs huge workouts! We have a doting dad, rock solid mom
and of course an ideal daughter here.

Vaa
Vaa En Dhevadhaye---Vocals: Madhu BalakrishnanLyrics: Vairamuthu

A very melodious number sung oh so delightfully by
Madhu Balakrishnan. Though the song itself recalls
snatches of ‘ boomiyile aadavanda’ of
Vidyasagar and a wee bit of ‘malarndum malaradha’
an old hit, Vairamuthu’s lyrics really lift
up the song. Unhurried beats and some soft interludes
of flute and dilruba. Reflects a father’s proud
enjoyment of each stage of his daughter’s growing
up. The mettu itself is like the tripping of a young
girl.

Pachai
Kaatre---Vocals: Sadhana SargamLyrics: Vairamuthu

Again Vairamuthu scores—especially in the line’Pergalai
maatri nee azhaitthalum kadalgalukkul suvarillai’.
A song that just embraces humanity with warmth. And
sung equally warmly by Sadhana. Vidyasagar has brought
in a distinct hindi-belt feel to this song, be it
the flute or the suggestive shehnai and ‘jalatarangam’-
like effects in the interludes. A few snatches of
Bhangra blend well with the song.

Azhagiya Azhagiya---Vocals: S.P.BalasubramaniamLyrics: Vairamuthu

A
doting dad’s anguish at his daughter’s suffering
is articulated well by the veteran singer SPB here. How
well he alternates pathos and seething anger in his rendering!
Vairamuthu’s metaphors are subtle. The music bits
are stormy to suit the mood of the song itself. Nothing
original about the tune.

Chinnamma Kalyanam--Vocals: Kailash KherLyrics: Vairamuthu

One of the three ‘songlets’ in the album. Probably
sung by a ‘family faithful’ during the marriage
of the heroine. Soft and sentimental.

Moongil Vittu---Vocals: Madhu BalakrishnanLyrics: Vairamuthu

A remarkably pithy verse from Vairamuthu. Sings of the sorrow
of separation poured out by the father. The mettu recalls
song no.2.

Sher Punjabi---Vocals: Rehan KhanLyrics: Vairamuthu( is that so?)

A
small bhangra ditty is what we have here complete with the
dhol-like and ektara- like sounds.

Verdict:

Well, though Vidyasagar is not at his creative best here,
we have to remember two things while listening to this album.
One is that the songs have been used to actually carry the
story forward and they seem to reflect specific moods well.They
are not ornamental add-ons as we sometimes see in other
movies. Second, Vairamuthu is a treat to listen to. Let
us hope the movie delivers.